TEST-4
1. The
bio-diversity hotspots of the region:
1. Have lost 70% of total species.
2. Have .5% or 1,000 species of the total as endemic.
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
2. Of the given, the regions identified as Bio-diversity Hotspots are:
1. Horn of Africa
2. Eastern Ghats
3. Caribbean Islands
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 (d) All
3. Consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
1. PAN (Peroxy Acetyl Nitrate) is formed in the Photochemical smog.
2. London Smog is due to SO2.
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
4. Choose the correct statement(s):
1. Methyl Isocynate (MIC) is used for preparing the carbamate pesticides.
2. MIC was released in the Bhopal Gas Tragedy in 1984.
3. Cyanide inhibits the action of enzymes.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 (d) All
5. The organic chemical named as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) are:
1. Carcinogenic due to bio accumulation.
2. Having long life span.
3. Used as pesticides.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 only
(c) 3 only (d) All
6. The Stockholm convention which was adopted to check the use and production of organic pollutants has:
1. Recently included Endosulfan in the list of organic pollutants.
2. Classified Persistant organic pollutants in three categories and three annexes.
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) All
7. The properties and features of Endosulfan is/are:
1. It is an acaricide
2. It is an endocrine disruptor
3. It gets concentrated in the body due to bio-accumulation.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) All
8. The technique of bio-remediation mostly uses bacteria because:
1. They can operate against large number of pollutants.
2. They can clean-up the oil spills in oceans.
3. They vanishes from the environment once the pollutant is removed.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) All
9. The variation in Bio-diversity is due to:
1. Change in the latitude.
2. Change in the altitude.
Codes:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None
10. Consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
1. In acid rain the pH of the rain water is less than 5.6.
2. Acid rain is caused by the SO2 and NOx.
3. The major source of SO2 are thermal power plants and the major source of NOx are vehicular emissions.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 (d) All
11. Consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
1. The reports of IPCC are technical in nature.
2. IPCC has submitted four assessment reports.
3. IPCC submits its reports to UNFCCC.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None
12. Identify the correct statement(s):
1. The first commitment period of kyoto protocol is upto 2012.
2. The 17th COP on climate change has extended the period of Kyoto protocol upto 2017.
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
13. The protocol/convention which addresses the Bio-diversity is/are:
1. Nagoya protocol
2. Stockholm Convention
3. Durban convention
Codes:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 (d) None
14. The cartagena protocol is:
1. To regulate the transboundary movement of the LMO's (Living Modified Organisms)
2. A mechanism which requires prior consent of the host nation to receive or not to receive the LMO's.
Codes:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None
15. Identify the correct statement(s):
1. The depletion of Ozone is more over the antarctica because of Polar stratospheric cloud.
2. The depletion of ozone is due to chlorine, fluorine and other free radicals.
3. The catalytic cycle for the depletion of Ozone was put forth by the Rowland and Molina.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None
16. The amount of water needed to produce a unit of any product is:
(a) Virtual water
(b) Product water
(c) Absorbed water
(d) None
17. Of the following the amendment(s) linked to montreal protocol is/are:
1. London Amendment
2. Copenhagen Amendment
3. Beijing Amendment
4. New Delhi Amendment
Codes:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) All
18. The problem of Eutrophication is:
1. Due to discharge of nitrogen containing chemicals in the water bodies.
2. Also known as algal bloom.
3. Responsible for the increase in the dissolved oxygen.
4. Responsible for the decrease in the BOD.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 2 and 4
19. Identify the correct statement(s):
1. The acidic rainfall is directly related to the increased Global Warming.
2. The USA has started emission trading in the sulphur units, as done under carbon trading.
Codes:
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None
20. The photochemical smog is:
1. A phenomenon observed in the summer region in Los Angeles
2. Brownish due to the presence of O3.
3. Mainly a by product of the reactions among the primary pollutants.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
21. The carbon tax proposed by various countries:
1. Is a negative tax.
2. Makes Alternative fuels cost competitive
Codes:
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
22. Identify the correct statement(s):
1. The Kyoto protocol came into force w.e.f. 16.02.2003.
2. The 16th COP on climate change called for the Adaptation Framework mechanism for developing nation.
Codes:
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None
23. Under the provisions of Kyoto Protocol the countries are required to reduce their emissions by:
(a) 5.2% from the 1997 level till 2012.
(b) 5.2% from the 1990 level till 2012.
(c) 5.2% from the 1990 level till 2017
(d) 5.2% from the 1997 level till 2017.
24. Identify the correct statement(s):
1. Under Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) an annex 1 nation invests in another annex-1 nation to reduce Green House Gas Emission.
2. Under CDM the carbon credits obtained are known as certified Emission Reduction Units (CER).
3. One CER is equivalent to ten tonne of CO2.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 3 (b) Only 2
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None
25. The Green climate fund is a mechanism:
1. That was proposed at the Bali conference of parties. (COP)
2. To disburse 100 billion US dollar annually to developing nation.
3. It was given a definite shape at the 17th COP at Durban.
Codes:
(a) 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 3
(c) 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Have lost 70% of total species.
2. Have .5% or 1,000 species of the total as endemic.
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
2. Of the given, the regions identified as Bio-diversity Hotspots are:
1. Horn of Africa
2. Eastern Ghats
3. Caribbean Islands
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 (d) All
3. Consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
1. PAN (Peroxy Acetyl Nitrate) is formed in the Photochemical smog.
2. London Smog is due to SO2.
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
4. Choose the correct statement(s):
1. Methyl Isocynate (MIC) is used for preparing the carbamate pesticides.
2. MIC was released in the Bhopal Gas Tragedy in 1984.
3. Cyanide inhibits the action of enzymes.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 (d) All
5. The organic chemical named as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) are:
1. Carcinogenic due to bio accumulation.
2. Having long life span.
3. Used as pesticides.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 only
(c) 3 only (d) All
6. The Stockholm convention which was adopted to check the use and production of organic pollutants has:
1. Recently included Endosulfan in the list of organic pollutants.
2. Classified Persistant organic pollutants in three categories and three annexes.
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) All
7. The properties and features of Endosulfan is/are:
1. It is an acaricide
2. It is an endocrine disruptor
3. It gets concentrated in the body due to bio-accumulation.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) All
8. The technique of bio-remediation mostly uses bacteria because:
1. They can operate against large number of pollutants.
2. They can clean-up the oil spills in oceans.
3. They vanishes from the environment once the pollutant is removed.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) All
9. The variation in Bio-diversity is due to:
1. Change in the latitude.
2. Change in the altitude.
Codes:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None
10. Consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
1. In acid rain the pH of the rain water is less than 5.6.
2. Acid rain is caused by the SO2 and NOx.
3. The major source of SO2 are thermal power plants and the major source of NOx are vehicular emissions.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 (d) All
11. Consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
1. The reports of IPCC are technical in nature.
2. IPCC has submitted four assessment reports.
3. IPCC submits its reports to UNFCCC.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None
12. Identify the correct statement(s):
1. The first commitment period of kyoto protocol is upto 2012.
2. The 17th COP on climate change has extended the period of Kyoto protocol upto 2017.
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
13. The protocol/convention which addresses the Bio-diversity is/are:
1. Nagoya protocol
2. Stockholm Convention
3. Durban convention
Codes:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 (d) None
14. The cartagena protocol is:
1. To regulate the transboundary movement of the LMO's (Living Modified Organisms)
2. A mechanism which requires prior consent of the host nation to receive or not to receive the LMO's.
Codes:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None
15. Identify the correct statement(s):
1. The depletion of Ozone is more over the antarctica because of Polar stratospheric cloud.
2. The depletion of ozone is due to chlorine, fluorine and other free radicals.
3. The catalytic cycle for the depletion of Ozone was put forth by the Rowland and Molina.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None
16. The amount of water needed to produce a unit of any product is:
(a) Virtual water
(b) Product water
(c) Absorbed water
(d) None
17. Of the following the amendment(s) linked to montreal protocol is/are:
1. London Amendment
2. Copenhagen Amendment
3. Beijing Amendment
4. New Delhi Amendment
Codes:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) All
18. The problem of Eutrophication is:
1. Due to discharge of nitrogen containing chemicals in the water bodies.
2. Also known as algal bloom.
3. Responsible for the increase in the dissolved oxygen.
4. Responsible for the decrease in the BOD.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 2 and 4
19. Identify the correct statement(s):
1. The acidic rainfall is directly related to the increased Global Warming.
2. The USA has started emission trading in the sulphur units, as done under carbon trading.
Codes:
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None
20. The photochemical smog is:
1. A phenomenon observed in the summer region in Los Angeles
2. Brownish due to the presence of O3.
3. Mainly a by product of the reactions among the primary pollutants.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
21. The carbon tax proposed by various countries:
1. Is a negative tax.
2. Makes Alternative fuels cost competitive
Codes:
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
22. Identify the correct statement(s):
1. The Kyoto protocol came into force w.e.f. 16.02.2003.
2. The 16th COP on climate change called for the Adaptation Framework mechanism for developing nation.
Codes:
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None
23. Under the provisions of Kyoto Protocol the countries are required to reduce their emissions by:
(a) 5.2% from the 1997 level till 2012.
(b) 5.2% from the 1990 level till 2012.
(c) 5.2% from the 1990 level till 2017
(d) 5.2% from the 1997 level till 2017.
24. Identify the correct statement(s):
1. Under Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) an annex 1 nation invests in another annex-1 nation to reduce Green House Gas Emission.
2. Under CDM the carbon credits obtained are known as certified Emission Reduction Units (CER).
3. One CER is equivalent to ten tonne of CO2.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 3 (b) Only 2
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None
25. The Green climate fund is a mechanism:
1. That was proposed at the Bali conference of parties. (COP)
2. To disburse 100 billion US dollar annually to developing nation.
3. It was given a definite shape at the 17th COP at Durban.
Codes:
(a) 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 3
(c) 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
Answers
1. (d)2. (c)
3. (c)
4. (d)
5. (b)
6. (c)
7. (d)
8. (d)
9. (c)
10. (d)
11. (c)
12. (c)
13. (a)
14. (c)
15. (c)
16. (a)
17. (a)
18. (a)
19. (b)
20. (c)
21. (c)
22. (c)
23. (b)
24. (b)
25. (a)
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